Flames vs. Wings first round schedule

The Calgary Flames will begin their quest for the Stanley Cup Thursday April 12 in Detroit.

The Flames first home game of the playoffs, Game 3 of the series, will be Tuesday April 17 at the Pengrowth Saddledome.

"Detroit has added some grit up front. They have been a great team for a lot of years. Theya re going to be tough, especially opening up in their building," said Flames assistant coach Rich Preston. "We have our work cut out for us."